Israel Mourns the Loss of Three Soldiers Killed in Gaza

The Israeli Defense Forces announced the names of three reserve soldiers who died following an explosion in southern Gaza.

Three reserve soldiers, including two officers and one reservist, were killed in an explosion in the southern Gaza Strip.
The deceased are identified as Lt. Col. Netanel Yaacov Elkouby, Maj. Yair Cohen, and Sgt. Ziv Chen, all members of the 630th Battalion.
Netanel Yaacov Elkouby is survived by his wife and five children; he was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant-General.
Ziv Chen, recently learned of his wife's pregnancy, and Yair Cohen is remembered for his dedication to his reserve duties.
Funerals for the soldiers are scheduled to take place in their respective hometowns, with the community called to honor them.